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SUNY Sullivan Presents Information Session on Its Leading Edge Courses in Green Technologies

Faculty To Discuss Green Building & Management and Wind Turbine Technology Courses

 

LOCH SHELDRAKE, N.Y. (June 2, 2011) – SUNY Sullivan will present an Information Session on June 20 at 6:30 pm to outline and discuss its unique areas of study in green technology and initiatives. Programs to be covered in the session include Green Building & Management, as well as the college’s brand new, and highly anticipated, Wind Turbine Technology Program. The Information Session is FREE and open to the public, and will be presented on campus in room TEC 101.

SUNY Sullivan’s Wind Turbine Technology Program will begin in the Fall 2011 semester. The two-year associates degree program will include hands-on learning with a 2.5 kilowatt wind turbine, as well as turbine simulator and classroom study. In the program, students will gain a working knowledge of both residential and industrial wind turbines, and AC and DC electrical systems failures. They will learn to read electrical schematics, and develop their knowledge of power distribution systems. Graduates will enter the field able to work safely utilizing OSHA and wind turbine standard operating procedures. As the world looks for alternate energy sources, graduates of the program will be well-prepared to work in what is becoming one of the most exciting careers in the 21st Century. Qualified professionals in the field hold positions including Industrial Wind Farm Wind Technician, Residential Wind Technician & Sales, and Wind Turbine Specialist.

The associate in applied science degree in Green Building Maintenance & Management provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to maintain and manage high-performance commercial buildings. New construction and existing buildings that have upgraded energy systems rely on sustainable technology. Recent emphasis on green technologies and LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building standards support the use of alternative forms of energy as well as the use of sustainable products for construction, interior design and building maintenance. In addition to learning the most current theories, students will acquire the hands-on training needed to work with rapidly evolving technologies including photovoltaic cells, wind generators and geothermal heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Potential career options include energy and indoor air quality auditor, HVAC operations and maintenance technician, solar and wind energy technician, and green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency consultant.

To attend this Information Session, please contact the college at (845) 434-5750, extension 4287. And for more information on these exciting fields of study, as well as the entire SUNY Sullivan academic catalog, visit the college website at www.sunysullivan.edu.